Airports Receive Government Funds for Improvements
DFW Airport—U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao visited the DFW International Airport on Monday, June 24 to announce $495 million in airport infrastructure grants to…
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First Bridges of SH 121/I-635 Interchange Project to Open in Grapevine
One of the most congested interchanges in the state is about to reach a major milestone. The SH 121/I-635 project broke ground last year to…
Take Action by Submitting an Online Survey for Pedestrians and Cyclists
Dallas – Bicycling and walking are inexpensive and efficient forms of transportation that can assist in reducing traffic congestion through diverting use, improving air quality within…
Trinity Metro’s Downtown Rail and Bus Station Renamed
The downtown Fort Worth station that is the central hub of transportation for Trinity Metro buses and rail will now be known as Fort Worth…
TEXRail Named Project of the Year
Trinity Metro’s new commuter rail line, TEXRail, was honored as 2018 Project of the Year by the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association. The RHCA Pillar Award…
Amtrak Plan to Expand Ridership Could Sidetrack Storied Trains
Seeking to attract millions more passengers, Amtrak is preparing a large-scale overhaul of its national network aimed at boosting passenger service in the South and…
UPDATE: TEXRail Commuter Train Route To Begin Service January 10th
UPDATE: January 8th, 9:59 AM Trinity Metro’s commuter rail line TEXRail has gained the necessary clearance to operate, with full service expected to start on…
U.S. Department of Transportation Gulf Region Presents Business Transportation Conference
The U.S. Department of Transportation Gulf Region SBTRC hosted their fifth annual Small Business Transportation Conference at the Bill J. Priest Institute on Tuesday morning,…
The Best and Worst Cities in America for Public Transportation, According to an Urban Planner
US public transportation is notoriously underdeveloped compared to most other wealthy countries. In fact, according to a recent study, the New York City subway is the…
TxDOT Urges Drivers to ‘End the Streak’ of Daily Deaths
AUSTIN – Not all anniversaries are happy and Nov. 7 is one of the saddest of all. Since Nov. 7, 2000, at least one person…